The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has expressed his hope to strengthen and stronger US-Bangladesh relations and cooperation in the coming days.
He made the remark in a letter to congratulate his Bangladeshi counterpart Dr AK Abdul Momen on his appointment as the new Bangladesh foreign minister, BSS reported citing a media statement.
The top US diplomat has also lauded the Bangladesh government and the country’s people for continuing to host and shelter over one million Rohingyas.
Pompeo also shared Bangladesh’s commitment to the eventual return of the Rohingyas to their homeland.
The secretary of state also praised the impressive diplomatic and academic background, skills and experience of the foreign minister.